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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
Foreign ITEMS.

VIENNA, March 1.-THE government
through the chambers Of commerce OF the
various cities will invite small tradesmen to
make tenders for supplying CLOTH leather,
linen and cotton for the Lan5turm and
Landwehr. Hitherto only big firms have
been asked to make these tenders.
PARIS, March 1.-THE committee of the
chamber of deputies having the matter in
charge has unanimously condemned the
governments bill to abolish 81 OF the $50
sub.prefectures in the country. Four mem
bers of the moderate party opposed aboll-
ton of any of tho sub procedures while
seven radicals voted for their entire abol-
ton.
VIENNA, March lit is asserted that
the Russian government has invited the
powers to Join in protest to the Bulgarian
regents against the cruelties practiced on
the insurgeat prisoners.
LONDON, March 1.-THE Telegraph as
serts that the admiralty has trustworthy
information that the Russian government
received and now hes drawings and papers
connected with British naval designs which
were sold by tho dranghtsman Terry, who
has Just been discharged from employment
in the navy yard at Chatham.
BERLIN, March 1.-The septennaie bill
was read the third time in The Reichstas
to day and was passed without debate BY q
vote of 227 TO 81 Eighty-iour members
atstained from voting. The announcement
of the passage Of the bill was received with
applause. All the conservatives and ma
tional liberals and few cent:e5ts voted
with the majority The minority was COM
posed Of new German liberals, socialists and
Alsaliars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
Prize Fights.

OMAHA, Neb. Mar. l1-John ?. Glow
stopped Jack Hanley in less than one min
ute last night. HauleSs hackers made d
sturdy kick against The regulation four
ounce gloves introduced by CLOVIS seconds
and after q short wrangle Glow accepted
the ak ounce mittons thrown INFO tho ring
by Hanley's second. After Il moments spar.
ring CLOVIS left flew out and Hanley was
sent to hs knees by a terrific smash on the
Jaw. When he recovered his feet he was
groggy. Glow pursued bis advantage with
another left handler on the mouth, fol-
lowed by vicious right upper cut on the
chic, which sent Haney to his knees q
whipped man. lam DONE" he gasped (;
Ego to your corner" HanIey's friends
claim he was sick.
WILMINGTON, Del, March IA prize
fight Of forty-two rounds lasting three and
a half hours for $50 side was fought in a
private parlor between young Corners and
Fred Harrgan, two local pugiists, this
morning. The fight was made with ounce
gloves, and in the fourth round Harrigan
broke his right hand, but fought out ~
rounds, when the battle vas decided DRAG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

Indian Depredations

PHOENIX, Arizona, Mar. 1.-THE Gazette
publishes an account ofIndian depredations
in the Superstition mountains. The victim
was raucher named Reayes, whose II utii'
lated body vas found by San Carlos scouts
who were pursuing renegade. The scouts
overlook the renegade in camp, when
fight ensued. All the renegade's horses and
equipments were captured. One scout was
wounded. News was brought here by 3
stage driver, who says the Indians were
nine in number and made for Tonic county.
The scouts are in pursuit. These Indians
are without doubt San Carlos Apaches, and
will probably he killed or driven back to
the reservation by the military.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
The Bic. Railroud Deal.

In financial and railroad circles it was be-
ieved yesterday that the sale of the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad had been completed
by Mr. Robert Garrett and his associates
friends of the Sully party say that in the
event OF the success of the scheme Robert
Carrot might be made the chief executive
head.
The New York Tribune says. The nego
tiations for the transfer of the control of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad to New York
syndicate have not been carried to sue.
ceasful issue. 1t is reported that the option
obtained from President Garrett by Alfred
Suly expired yesterday, and that Mr.. Sully
was unable to raise money to meet the first
payment. 1t appears that of the cash pay
ment an instalment of 81 900, 900 was to be
paid yesterday. The sum was not sent to Bal
timore, but request for an extension of the
privilege was forwarded. The most plaus.
ible excuse for the failure was that the syn
dictate desired longer time for an investiga.
ton of the condition of the Baltimore and
Ohio Company. An adjourned meeting Of
the executive committee of the Richmond
and West Point Terminal Company was
held yesterday, but the meeting adjourned
without taking definite action. 1t was said
by member of the committee to be doubt.
full if a substantial basis for an agreement
,uld be reached 1t was stated that under
no circumstances would the Terminal Com
pany issue any more obligations for the &C
QUESTION of the Baltimore and Ohio or any
other property.
1t vas part of the proposed scheme to
sell or lease the Baltimore and Ohio tele
graph system to the Western Union com.
pany. The stofthe telegraph lines stand
on the company's books at $4,000 900, and
it was thought that the Western Union com.
pany would buy the system for the sake OF
relieving itself from 3 persistent rivalry,
All overtures to the Western Union COM
pany were rejected. Mr.. Gould yesterday,
remarked: 81 have no wish to engage in
new enterprises. I was offered the con
tract on condition that | would pay the
81 100000 necessary to make the option
good after to day. 1 am willing that any
one should have the control CT the property
who wishes to buy it on such terms. l
should want to look it over carefully before
I named any price for it,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Maryland College of Pharmacy this
year has 50 graduates.
Forty seven dental surgeons received di
plomss in Baltimore yesterday.
Preparations are being made TO rebuild
the burnt portion of Marlboro, Md.
w. T. Walters & Co., of Baltimore. yes.
terday sold 81 PercheroDs for $335 30.
Tho New York wheat market was excited
yesterday in consequence of the reported
increase in the import duty By the French
government.
The Charleston Ne,us and Courier reports
q large amount Of bcilding in progress in
that city, even outside Of the repairs and
rebuilding rendered necessary by the late
earthquakes.
Capt. James 3. Eads, the famous enei-
neer. whose death was announced in yester-
days GAZETTE, died OF pneumonia at Mas
have been received.
Charles n Vallaudigham, son OF the late
Clement l.. YslIandigham, has cut loose en-.
treIy from the democratic party and has
announced himself in favor Of John Sher-
man for President.
Cyril Searle, a well.known actor, theatre
cal manager and journalist, died at Savan-
nah, Ga, yesterday, Of consumption. He
had been there since October l. He leaves
widow, Rose Eytinge and son.
The District of Columbus Commissioners
yesterday appointed exLieut Richard A.
Arnold as an additional private" orspecial
police officer to serve without compensa-
ton therefor from the District, and for a
term of three years.
The annual meeting Of the Jackson Dem.
ocratic Association ofWashington was held
last night. The election of officers for the
ensuing year resulted as follows: James L.
Norris, president; a. A. Lipscomb, first
vice president: Howard Clagett, second
vice president; William A. Hutchns, third
vice president; H. c. McCauley, fourth vice
president; N. Sardo, recording secretary;
John A. Clarke, financial secretary
J. w. Baker, treasurer.
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Conference M. 4. Church South

At the session of the Baltimore Confer
ence of the NJ. E. Church South, in Lees
burg yesterday, the name of Wesley Ham.
mond was referred for the superannuated
relation.
The report of the Woman's Missionary
Society states that no time is more favor
able than the present Cor the work of the
society. During the past year ten new
auxilaries were organized, pro rata more
money has been raised, and the interest
among the young people is hopeful sign.
Considerable difficulty has been experienced
in securing district secretaries. Assistance
and encouragement are needed in many
places to make the auxiliaries permanent.
Under the continuation of the twentieth
question the characters of the ministers
we're passed The ministers In the different
districts reported the various statistics OF
church work during the year.
Or. Rodgers reported that four churches
had been built, and two churches thorough
~ repaired in the Washington district, and
that over ten thousand dollars was raised
for church debts building and improving,
and that there has been general gain and
thorough attention paid 10 the church re-
cords, so that all members reported are now
correct.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

George o. Young has been appointed q
storekeeper and gsuger fof the Fourth Vir-
ginia district.
Among the Virginia graduates at the Balti-
more Dental College are Messrs. S B. Ward.
S. l.. Butler and ]. H. Bitter.
1t ia announced that the work Of the OK.
tension of the Cumberland Valley Road from
Martinsburg, W. Va, to Winchester, will be
commenced OF an early day.
1t is said that wellknown young Rich
mond lawyer has during the past year made
over three hundred thousand dollars by ju-
dicious investments in and neRr Birmingham,
Alabama.
The President has accepted the rcsigna.
ton of S. l.. Graham as United States mar
shall for the Western District OF Virginia, to
take effect on the appointment AID
qualification of his successor.
0. B. Richold of Muncy, Pa, under in
dictment for stealing hides belonging to
Zeph's Capon Bridge tannery, escaped from
iai in Winchester on Wednesday night by
boring holes in the Hco. with an auger, get
ting in the yard and scaling the walls,
but was arrested in Shepherdstown yester-
day.
W. E. Smith, alias H. Johnson. convicted
of forgery in Lynchburg, who claimed dis.
charge from the penitentiary on the ground
that his conviction was illegal, was dis
charged yesterday by Judge Wexford, OF
the City Circuit Court, of Richmond. The
prisoner claimed that he could not legally
waive trial by jury in accordance with q
recent decision of the Court of Appeals.
Judge Wexford sustained this point. Smith
is also charged with felony, and az officer
went to the penitentiary to arrest him for
this last-named ohense, but anticipating
such a move, Smith hastily changed his
prison garb and left before the policeman
arrived.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
The VIRGINIA Debi.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria GAzETTE-l
WASHINGTON, March 1l.-Among the
strangers in the city to-day is State Senator
Meredith, of the Alexandria district. The
Senator being asked this afternoon by the
GAzETTE's correspondent what IN his opin'
ion, the legislature Of his State should do
with the State debt at the approaching
extra session, replied as follows: IF the
creditors, as l see by the GAZETTE they
have, have offered to take their pay out OF
what remains OF the States revenue after
the public schools and all the other legiti-
mate expenses have been provided for, L
think the offer should be accepted with the
further provision for small sinking or
contingent fund; but suppose that would
be included in thu offer, as it would he one
of the legitimate expenses. l was elected
as supporter of the Riddleberger bill, but
that was before the q. S. Supreme Court
had rendered it's coupon decision, and my
party, you know, declared thar they would
submit to the decision of that court L
don: think the State could expect, or hon
orably ask for more favorable terms. Re-
gardng the surrender Of the coupons, |
think the Anticipated hitch about that
would be unwise, for if the State shall in
tend to stand by the proposed new settle
ment and pay what she may promise, il Will
make 20 difference to her whether the cred
itors continue 10 hold their coupons or not.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
The StenmsI,in Rhein.

BALTIMORE, Mar. 1.-THE steamship
Rhein, Captain Johns, reached her wharf at
ten o'clock to day. The Captain reports
that he encountered dense fog on Monday
night and being unable to distinguish the
lights on the coastaslowed up his vessel and
moved cautiously. At 4:2O on Tuesday
morning she was going dead slow when she
grounded amidship, though the lead had
been constantly thrown since the proceed
ing midnight. A quantity of coal and
thirty tons Of salt were thrown overheard
which did not float her and fifty tons more
of coal were thrown overheard after day
light. Some of the nine hundred passengers
were Transferred to other vessels, and a part
of the four hundred tons of general cargo
with which she left Bremen, was also put
on board other vessels. Yesterday morning
she floated and proc ,e,led on her voyage.
The damage to the hull is supposed TO be
slight as she Is not making any water She
will be put into the dry docl; tomorrow
morning when survey will he made. The
passengers transferred reached this port to-
day by bay steamer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
A y1RG1N1AN MADE JUDeE.-James A

A VIRGINIAN MADE JUDGE.-James A.
Seldom, who has been appointed judge OF
the Circuit Court in st. Louis by Governor
Marmaduke, lie son of Hon. James A Sed.
don, Secretary of War 10 the Confederate
cabinet. He was born in Goochland coun-
ty, about thirty. eight years ago, and gradu.
ted from the University of Virginia in 1872
with the degree of master of arte. Two
wears later he graduated from the law de-
partment of the University, and at once
began to practice law in St. Louis. In 1885
he was elected member of the city council,
and has taken an active part in municipal
legislation since that time. He is said to be
fitted in every way for the posi-
ton to which he has been appointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Flem-
ing. by, &C., against Kelly. From the Cir
cult Court of the city OF Lynchburg. Re-
versed, Judge Lacy delivering opinion.
Petit against Cowherd. From the Cir
cult Court of Fluvanna county. Affirmed
Judge Fauutleroy delivering opinion.
Reid for, &C., against Field. From the
Circuit Court of Culpeper county. Re-
versed, Judge Richardson delivering opin'
ion.
Fischer against Ho1heimer, Son & Co.
From the Circuit Court of the city of Nor
folk. Reversed, Judge Hinton delivering
opinion.
Seay against Sbue's administrator. Ar
gued by W. B. Petit, esq, for appellants,
and A. \. Gray and Thomas S. Martin for
appellees and submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
Vhe u. and O. Deal OIL.

New YORK. Mar. 1.-THE negotiations
between Garrett and tie Richmond Termi-
ia! Co. has fallen through and The deal is oil.
A new proposition is now being considered
By Mr.. Garrett and negotiations are now on
foot for the transfer OF control Of the Balli
timore and Ohio to syndicate of private
bankers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
Explosion ON a Steamboaf.

CINCINNATI, March 11.-When the
steamer Bostopia, coming down the river,
had reached Higgiusport last night there
was an explosion of q steam pipe which dis
abled the vessel and seriously, if not fatally,
scalded William Nolk, assistant engineer.
A panic among the passengers was immi.
nent. but was averted. The disabled
steamer collided with coal barge and
sunk it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

A DECISION AFFECTING Coupons &c
In the U. s. Circuit Court in Norfolk yes
terday, on considering the bill filed by the
trustees OF Balm Bros. praying for an iDiunc.
ton against J. NJ. Binford, treasurer OF
Portsmouth, restraining him from proceed.
ing to collect some $500 of taxes for which
coupons had been rendered, Judge Hughes
declined to entertain the bill, on the ground
that the amount 10 dispute did not exceed
50 900, as required by the Tucker amend
merit to the judiciary act passed By Con-
gress on the last day of its recent session.
This amended law puts an end to coupon
suits in the Federal courts OF the State, ex-
cept in few cases.
The court also heard argument in the suit
of the National Exchange Bank OF Balti-
more againt VIM. II. Peters, receiver, in
which the plaintiff claims full payment OF
So 900 due It on two checks given it by the
Exchange National Bank of Norfolk day
or two before its failure; decision reserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

THE New HOTEL AT OLD PoINT.-Among
the callers upon Governor Lee, at Rich.
mond yesterday was Mr.. John +. Cham,
berlin, of Washington, who has obtained
from Congress the privilege to erect hotel
at Old Point Mr.. Chamberlin Is prepared
to build a palatial hotel. but first he has TO
obtain the assent OF the General Assembly
and Governor of Virginia. This he hopes
to secure at the extra session. The hotel
by the provisions Of the act of Congress,
will besliable both to State and Federal tax
alton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
Fire Oh "a Steam err.

BosroN, March ia fire broke out on
the steamer Principal British at o'clock
this morning while she was lying at the
Hoosac Tunnel dock. The fire was confined
to the after hold of the vessel and was soon
extinguished. The loss is slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

MIR. SIMON CAMERON corroborates the
truth of the ofS.repeated statement that
Gen. Robert E. Lee was offered the COM
mand of the union army at the commence
ment of the war between the States. The
General showed his wisdom as we'll as his
regard for the principles he had been
taught, his obedience TO the order of his
State, and his love for his kiih and kin, By
refusing that command, for the confederate
successes early in the war would have sub
ected him almost necessarily to the censure
of a suspicious aud disappointed govern
meut anxious to find an object upon which
its people could vent their rage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

Flour is in moderate demand at unchanged O.
ures. There is growing scarcity of prime mill.
ing Wheat, and such grades readily sell at full
prices but owing to the tameness of futures and
the large visible supply OF fair to good grades, the
markets may be noted easy, with but little apscu-
lative feeling shown by buyers Corn is steady.
Rye and Oats are quiet. Produce is without quo
table change and wanted Wheat Bran and other
mill feed have advanced, and the receipts con.
tnue very light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

Keep DIR. BULBS Cough Syrup at home
Physicians prescribe it. Thousands take it.
Price 25o
Mr.. Henry Mylander, well.known taller
Of Baltimore, writes: II do not hesitate 10
pronounce Salvation Oil most excellent
liniment."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
The Baltimore Annual Conference.

Correspondence of the Alexandria GAZETTE
LEEsBURG, Va, March 10, 1SS7.-The
conference met promptly at a. IN. Religi.
GUS service by Rev. J. H. Waugh A num-
Der of delegates reported 1GO clerical and
20 lay. More arrived by the II q. NJ. train
and others are still expected. The confer
ence is at work, and everything is moving
harmoniously. The attoudence is large,
though the bad roads will prevent many
from getting here, unless they COME horse
back, for the mud roads are almost past
travelling for vehicles. Reports from vari.
GUS societies were presented and referred.
Under the head of examination of charac-
tiers each member reported = number Of
baptsms, Sunday School scholars and
amounts collected for missions and other
purposes in his charge.
DR.. LafIerty, of the Christian Adrocdfe,
Yves introduced to the conference.
DR.. J. S. John, Missionary Secretary, was
introduced and addressed the conference.
Public services were held in most of the
churches last night.
The weather has been pleasant to-day and
the delegates are enjoying it.
The proceedings of the NJ. E. Church
Conference in Baltimore yesterday seems to
excite much interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11
Cattle Markets.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. March 10 Lea
Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged AS follow.
.... ...."...S5 1915 -
Generally rated first quality. 4 - a5Q0
Medium or good fair quality 3 so also
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Cows ..................... 90 a -
Extreme range of prices. 90 as -
Most of the sales were from. co a III
Total receipts for the week T34 head. Iota
sales for the week ESQ head OF tho rec. iots l5C
came from Virginia
The market at the opening only was Ike les.
week, but it soon became exceptionally dull, IS
all dealers report, with prices for the best Cattle
shade of, considering the choice character o.
the few Cattle cod at the top figure, &c OTTER
grades were generally reported as fully ~ lower
than last week. The quality will average q
through, like that Of last week
Sheep and Lambs-Thcre is large decrease iu
the receipts as compared with last week aud
prices are generally marked up shade Is com
pared with the figures ruling then. The quality
IS fully as good as it was last week, in pens
better. We quote common to fair Western sheep
at 5s5aac, and Lambs at 3l5a6c per ID gross with
fairly good demand generally prevailing. 81.
rivals this week 1854 head.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, March 1O.-CattIe-
market active and 10c higher fancy steers
So 25a5 SO; shipping steers at So 604j -
stoGkers and feeders 50 50a3 95; mixed s. Jos
3 5o, and through Texas Cattle S3a3 80. Hogs
market strong; rough and mixed 50 30a5 80
packing and shipping So 75a6 10, light weight
20 25a5 10. Sheep-market shade easier n4'
tives $3a4 30 Western $3a4 So Texans s. 5Oi
81 %. Lambs S4a5 TO-
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. March 10
Beeves-no receipts and no market. Sheep snl
Lambs extremely dull and closed week, with
number OF carloads to carry over extremes !o'
sheep "a 5Oa6 per 100 lbs; for yearling Lamp,
Poao 10 Hogs-none offered alive nominai'
steady at 50 S0a6 10 per 100 lbs
QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET, Starch 10;
Queenstown this week there were some 2ll neal
of Cattle offered, with sales at prices ranging
from 80 to SIC per Id. 964 Sheep snd lamD'
were offered; Sheep brought 4a5as, and LsmH
4a612c per h. Some 20 Cows and Calves were
sold at S2Oa5O per head. Market fair for Oa'I's
and dull for Sheep and Lambs
CILK CLICKED BLACK HALF HOSE, Beiyy
~ and Fine, at
nov24 AMOS B. SLAYMAKEks
NEW cURRANTs and cRANBEREIEs jus;
IN received by
oct2O &c. MLBURf.
o000 POUNDS PURE, DARK BUCKwEEAT
novso J. c. MLBFaN
NEW RAIsINs, CURRANTs, PRESERVES
IN and JELL1ES for sale by
novS J. 9. MILBU IN.
DED WARRIOR CHoPPING AXES wholesale
LII and retail, a. SO King, corner OF Royal st:
decS J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

AFTER HENRY WARD BEECHER had
countsnauced the views of Robt. G. lngersoli.
by introducing him TO an audience assem-
bled to hear his infidel doctrines, the latter
spoke of him as follows; my principle OBJ
iections to orthodox religion are two-sla-
very here and hell hereafter. do not be-
lieye that Mr.. Beecher on these two points
can disagree with me. The real difference
between US is, he says God, say nature.
The real agreement between US is, we both
say liberty" IL is Questionable whether
Mr.. Beecher or Mr. Iugersoll has done the
more harm TO the Christian religion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

The Washington Republican says it be-
lieves it will be the part of wisdom for the
negroes in The South to cease any longer to
be united as mass in the republican party.
But as long "a the negro leaders liz the
South continue to mako it hot" for those
Of their own race who want to vote the dem-
ocratic ticket, it will take more than the
Republicans advice to induce the negro
vote in the South to divide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-11

A land slide in the mountains above
Chico, Cal, the other day laid bare broad
streaks of white quartz which carries. appar-
entity, very large percentage of gold.